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What organism has fossils that show it has changed little over time?
One example of an organism that has fossils showing little change over time is the horseshoe crab. Fossils of horseshoe crabs from millions of years ago closely resemble the horseshoe crabs we see today, indicating that their body plan has remained relatively unchanged. This phenomenon is often referred to as "living fossils."
Would horseshoe crabs be useful as index fossils?
No because they have been alive for a very long time
When did horseshoe crab originate?
Horseshoe crabs first appeared around 450 million years ago during the Ordovician period, making them one of the oldest living species on Earth.
Are crab is a herbivores?
No, crabs are not herbivores. They are omnivores, which means they eat both plant matter and other animals. Crabs have a varied diet that includes algae, seaweed, bacteria, and other marine organisms.
Would horseshoe crabs be useful as an index fossils?
No, Index fossils are used to date certain rock layers where the fossil is found. So it's usefull when you can find a certain index fossil only in a small period of time. So you can get the most precise dating for the rock layer. Horseshoe crabs are known as a 'living fossil', the first fossils of horse shoe crabs are found 450 millions years ago. So when you find a fossil of a horse shoe crab in a rock or sediment, you can't say anything about the age of the rock.
How does horseshoe crabs eat?
Horseshoes?
What is a horseshoe crabs diet?
They eat worms, mollusks and seaweed.
Do horseshoe crabs eat dead animals?
usauly yes
Do horseshoe crabs eat mangroves?
No,because I searched a horseshoe crab and it said they burrow for worms and mollusks.
Where are horseshoe crabs born?
Horseshoe crabs are born (hatch) in the ocean.
Do horseshoe crabs eat coral?
No, because if they ate it they would choke and die
Are horseshoe crabs related to regular crabs?
no//////////////////horseshoe crabs are related to spiders and scorpions.. WEIRD RIGHT!!
What problems do horseshoe crabs have?
their horseshoe crabs so everyone makes fun of them
Are horseshoe crabs a problem?
no! horseshoe crabs have blue blood wich helps people. horseshoe crabs are colected then blood is taken from them then returned to the water.
What kind of climates do horseshoe crabs live in?
Horseshoe crabs normally live in a tropical climate.
Will a horseshoe crab eat mysis shrimp?
Horseshoe crabs primarily feed on small invertebrates, such as worms and mollusks, using their specialized appendages to scavenge along the seafloor. While mysis shrimp are not a primary food source for horseshoe crabs, they may opportunistically consume them if they are available in their environment. Overall, horseshoe crabs are not known to specifically target mysis shrimp as a significant part of their diet.
What are some types of crabs?
Some types of crabs I know of are fiddler crabs, hermit crabs and horseshoe crabs.
